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Share Embarrasing Childhood Pictures Where You Look Like You Skipped A Few Decades
All of us most likely went through a 'special' fashion phase in our young years. Apparently, there was one that made kids look at least 20 years older. The best part? We have photographs, so now we can have a good laugh about it. Go ahead and share those priceless moments when you looked like you were in your middle ages while being a child.
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#1
When You Look Over 40, But You're Actually 12
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#2
My Wife Was A 40-Year-Old Receptionist In 4th Grade
#3
A Friend Of Mine Gave Me Permission To Post This Gem. Circa Early 90's
#4
I Was Born In 1981, But Turned 55 In 1992
#5
Give Me The Sassy Grandma Look
#6
Just Found My Glamour Shot From 1995. I Was A Sassy 45-Year-Old In 7th Grade, Apparently
#7
Two Questions: Have You Accepted Jesus Christ As Your Lord And Savior, And Are You Interested In The Deal Of A Lifetime On A 1987 Plymouth Mercury?
#8
My Wife: Pilgrim, Futurist, Fabulous (1987)
#9
The 90's Were Not Kind To Me
#10
I Love The Big Shoulder Pads And Teased Hair. I Doubt 90's Fashion Will Make A Comeback Anytime Soon
Final score:
60points
Maria Beilschmidt 8 years ago
In the 80's I said 70's fashion was dead. In the early 2000's I thought people would have to be certifiably insane to repeat the 80's. As horrific and traumatizing as the early 90's were, don't let your guard down. It could flare up like a bad case of herpes at any moment.
Allana Rose 8 years ago
I remember those days of the HUGE hairflip in the front!! The higher the flip the better!
#11
Time Was *not* On My Side!
Final score:
59points
#12
My Poor Sister In 4th Grade. She Was A Full Blown Nerdy Librarian
Final score:
42points
#13
10 Yo (i Think) Wore Mom's Shirt For Pic Day, Was Asked If I Could Afford Shoulders On Shirt
Final score:
26points
Maverick rudometkin 8 years ago
i love the 90's because there, we aren't body shamed by our teachers and the school board
#14
I Had A Bad Mullet. You May Say No Mullet Is A Good Mullet But I Managed To Have A Terrible One
Final score:
26points
#15
Glamour Shots: 12-Year-Old Preteen Into 21-Year-Old
Final score:
8points
Rachael Leventhal (Submission author) 8 years ago
Actually, this was me. I assure you, I was 12; it was 1991. Unfortunately, I did not grow up to be nearly as attractive as advertised, but still managed to find a great husband and our kids are better looking than either of us.
#16
Me As A 4th Grader In A Pencil Skirt, Sporting Helmet Hair.
Final score:
1point
#17
First Grade, Looking Like John Denver's Love Child, Ready To Put You In A Sweet '72 Chevy.
Final score:
1point
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Ben Smith 8 years ago
We only laugh because it's 2017. Most of these pics are from the 80s and early 90s when these outfits were the norm. It's funny, but it's not shocking or anything. In 30 years people are gonna look back on some of what we wear now and laugh...
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
I disagree. Not all kids in the 80s dressed like adults.
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Nia Hilton Wohl 8 years ago
These girls are dressed in the styles of the times. These fashions are only now associated with older women because they are worn by women who still dress like they did in their younger days.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Good point! Although some of the shoulder padded, bibbed dresses were the norm for girls and women's dresses in the 80's, while the men switched between really skinny ties and really fat ties.
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Daina Lepika 8 years ago
Still when you are 70-80 y.o..... You will deffinitely think you looked much better in those pictures then you look right now. :)
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
These pictures prove that anyone can look like a dork/dweeb/old lady with just the wrong outfit. Herein is a collection of handsome folks in unfortunately unflattering clothing.
Ben Smith 8 years ago
We only laugh because it's 2017. Most of these pics are from the 80s and early 90s when these outfits were the norm. It's funny, but it's not shocking or anything. In 30 years people are gonna look back on some of what we wear now and laugh...
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
I disagree. Not all kids in the 80s dressed like adults.
Load More Replies... Nia Hilton Wohl 8 years ago
These girls are dressed in the styles of the times. These fashions are only now associated with older women because they are worn by women who still dress like they did in their younger days.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Good point! Although some of the shoulder padded, bibbed dresses were the norm for girls and women's dresses in the 80's, while the men switched between really skinny ties and really fat ties.
Load More Replies... Daina Lepika 8 years ago
Still when you are 70-80 y.o..... You will deffinitely think you looked much better in those pictures then you look right now. :)
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
These pictures prove that anyone can look like a dork/dweeb/old lady with just the wrong outfit. Herein is a collection of handsome folks in unfortunately unflattering clothing.
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